Editorial
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World J Clin Oncol. Jul 24, 2025; 16(7): 106687
Published online Jul 24, 2025. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v16.i7.106687
Bridging knowledge gaps in breast cancer prevention: Insights from Ethiopia
Shan Zhou
Shan Zhou, Florida Research and Innovation Center, Cleveland Clinic, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987, United States
Author contributions: Shan Zhou contributed to the manuscript's writing and editing.
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Corresponding author: Shan Zhou, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Florida Research and Innovation Center, Cleveland Clinic, 9801 SW Discovery Wy, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987, United States. zhoushanjnu@hotmail.com
Received: March 5, 2025
Revised: March 17, 2025
Accepted: March 27, 2025
Published online: July 24, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: In Ethiopia, a study reveals that family history (FH) significantly boosts awareness and preventive practices among women, with those reporting FH demonstrating 83.9% knowledge compared to only 10.5% among those without. However, 69%-79% of participants live below the poverty line, underscoring critical socioeconomic barriers. Education, income, and insurance emerge as strong predictors of positive outcomes, suggesting that expanding community health insurance could be a pivotal strategy. This editorial advocates for deploying community-based approaches, culturally tailored education, and AI-powered education tools, to bridge knowledge gaps in resource-limited settings and transform awareness into action globally.